Arizona § 23-316 - Establishment of minimum fair wage; procedure; criteria
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-316 — Establishment of minimum fair wage; procedure; criteria, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-316. Establishment of minimum fair wage; procedure; criteria
In establishing a minimum fair wage for any service or class of service under this article, the commission, or the wage board, without being bound by any technical rules of evidence or procedure, shall:
1. Take into account all relevant circumstances affecting the value of the service or class of service rendered.
2. Be guided by like considerations as would guide a court in an action for the reasonable value of services rendered where services are rendered at the request of an employer without contract as to the amount of the wage to be paid.
3. Consider the wages paid in the state for work of like or comparable character by employers who voluntarily maintain minimum fair wage standards.
4. Consider the minimum cost of living.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 23-316
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-316 cover?
Section 23-316 ("Establishment of minimum fair wage; procedure; criteria") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 23-316?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 23-316 apply to my situation?
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